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Metering review for a smarter energy future

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has put forward a recommendation for a 100 per cent uptake of smart meters by 2030, as part of a suite of reforms putting customers at the heart of the transition to net zero.

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Greater clarity around social licence among final recommendations to improve certainty on transmission

In recognition of the critical role communities play in getting to net zero, the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has recommended the national framework provide greater clarity around social licence.

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Our strategic direction

The AEMC has released a 3 year strategic plan which outlines how we will adapt our organisation to meet the opportunities & challenges of the energy transition.

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Australian Energy Market Commission

The rule maker for Australian electricity and gas markets. We make and amend the National Electricity Rules, National Gas Rules and National Energy Retail Rules. We also provide market development advice to governments.

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23 March 2023

Final decision on AETV’s administered pricing direct cost compensation claim

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has made a final decision in relation to a claim for compensation for direct ...

14 March 2023

Call for nominations from Generators for Reliability Panel representative

Registered Generators are encouraged to submit their nominations for a new member to represent their Registered Participant Class on the ...

09 March 2023

Fuelling the future: why women with power skills are key

Anna Collyer, Chair of the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC), has told a Women in Energy and Climate Symposium at ...

09 March 2023

Women in Energy: Targets and transformation

Thank you, Minister, for the introduction. I will also acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as the traditional owners and custodians of ...

07 March 2023

Energy storage systems and the NEM

Australian Energy & Battery Storage Conference, Sydney, 7 March 2023 Tim Jordan, Commissioner AEMC *check against delivery Good morning and thanks for ...

02 March 2023

Consultation on options for the efficient provision of inertia

The AEMC is now consulting on a rule change request for a spot market to facilitate the provision of inertia ...

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04 November 2022

Infographic | Smart meters are a key enabler in the transition to net zero

Smart meters are foundational to a more connected, modern and efficient energy system that supports future technologies, services and innovations.

27 October 2022

Infographic | Improving certainty to enable the transmission needed for net zero

The way we generate electricity is changing and will continue to evolve. Generators (including wind and solar) are spreading out ...

04 November 2022

Infographic | Achieving 100% coverage by 2030

Reaching the new target...

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26 March 2023

National Electricity Rules - latest version

26 March 2023

National Gas Rules - latest version

26 March 2023

National Energy Retail Rules - latest version

26 March 2023

National Electricity Rules (Northern Territory) - latest version

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